Africa: 113 Countries Yet to Have Woman Head of State, Says UN Women

The UN Women says electing and appointing women in leadership positions signals strong political will for gender equality and demonstrates a collective commitment to tackling the… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor On Zamfara Highway

Mr Saidu was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Innovation and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Dead, 11 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

The Corps cautioned motorists to shun excessive speed and use speed limits, especially at night and during the rain due to poor visibility. Read more »

Nigeria: 950,000 Women At Risk of Maternal Deaths in Zamfara - Commissioner

The commissioner noted that northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State, had a record of 70 per cent of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Daniel Taiwo Odukoya - 'Nigeria Has a Great Future!'

He was not only a pastor, but he was also a relationship and leadership expert. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Condoles With Customs Over Officer's Death

Andrew Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Chivido24 - I Would've Been One of Davido's Groomsmen, but Zlatan Ruined Our Friendship - Portable

"He's not in the top ten. He made a mistake, and his tailor let him down. He gave his clothes to a crazy tailor." Read more »

Nigeria: FEC Steps Down Tripartite Committee's Report On Minimum Wage

FEC stepped down the report to allow President Tinubu to make further consultations before sending the proposed minimum wage to the National Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Your Daughter Will Be Protected, Respected, Connected,'Davido to Chioma's Parents

Despite being held on a weekday, the star-studded event dominated social media all day. Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Asks for Court's Permission to Travel Abroad

The judge had ordered the seizure of Mr Emefiele's passport as part of his bail conditions. Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Speaks On Alleged Plan to Dethrone Sultan

The government's spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement, on Tuesday, clarified an executive bill before the State House of Assembly. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Attends Labour Party Leadership Meeting, Abure Speaks On 2027

"We have said that we are focused on 2027, that is why we are the only party that has produced its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. We know where we are going and we… Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Deputy Comptroller Slumps, Dies While Appearing Before Reps Panel

Andrew Essien, who was in charge of Revenue in the Account Unit of the NCS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested water. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Dismisses Video Claiming It's Recruiting Jihadists

The viral audio-visual suggests the army authorities are recruiting fundamentalists and jihadists into the Force. Read more »

Nigeria: I Never Said Nigeria Must Buy New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima - Akpabio

"I want to dispel the rumour that you are hearing that the senate president said he will buy a new plane for the president and his vice, irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Alleged Extortion of Students By Lecturers

Rufai Oseni, a programme anchor at Arise TV, on Tuesday, shared a post on his X handle from an unidentified student of the university alleging that there were ongoing cases of… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Opens Case Against Ex-Gov Obiano, As Two Prosecution Witnesses Testify

EFCC accused the former Anambra State governor, Mr Obiano, of misappropriating over N4 billion from the state's security vote accounts. Read more »

Nigeria: NMDPRA Speaks On Dangote Refinery's Dirty Fuel Claims

"There is no dirty fuel that we would encourage to come into Nigeria. And there is no dirty fuel being brought in," Mr Ukoha said. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 70% of Nigerian Households Involved in Agricultural Practices - NBS

According to the report, Kano State ranks the highest with about 2.4 million agricultural households followed by Kaduna State with about 2 million Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Total Debt Rose By N24 Trillion - DMO

The DMO official said that the debt report was somewhat an improvement from the past, before President Bola Tinubu's government. Read more »

Nigeria: #chivido2024 - 'Today Is the Best Day of My Life', Davido Says As First Wedding Photos Surface

"We are here to receive our wife." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Seven New Lassa Fever Infections

Cumulatively, Nigeria has recorded 918 confirmed cases and 162 deaths of Lassa fever in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Makinde Reshuffles Oyo Cabinet

The Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Segun Olayiwola, has been moved to the Ministry of Establishment and Training. Read more »

Nigeria: University Students Protest Colleague's Abduction in Ondo

After a two-week fruitless search, hundreds of students from tertiary institutions in Ondo State took to the streets of Ode Irele to protest the kidnap of their colleague. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools

As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »